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Parking at Scripps Institution of Oceanography: A Guide for Visitors and Employees
If you're planning to visit the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego on weekends or holidays, here's what you need to know about parking.
Firstly, it's important to note that a valid UCSD parking permit is required seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, across the campus, including Scripps [5]. However, specific weekend or holiday permits are not explicitly mentioned in the search results. As such, if you're a visitor or an employee, you would need to purchase a regular UCSD parking permit that covers those days.
For visitors attending events or conferences at the Scripps Seaside Forum and Martin Johnson House, the best public parking option is purchasing permits in Lot P003, which serves the Scripps Institution area and is mentioned as a place where parking permits can be bought [2]. This suggests that visitors should plan to park in Lot P003. Street parking may be limited and could require payment, as free street parking near Scripps is often scarce [4].
If you're a new faculty member or 100% career staff, a one-time temporary free permit valid for 15 days is available, but it does not specifically mention weekends/holidays [1]. For more accurate and detailed permit options, contacting UCSD Transportation Services or Parking directly is recommended since specific weekend or holiday permit types or visitor passes are not fully outlined in the search results.
For events and conferences at the Scripps Seaside Forum and Martin Johnson House, please contact the Scripps Events Office at the provided phone number. Visitor parking for official business at Scripps should be arranged in advance.
Permits can be purchased from the pay station in lot P003 or via the ParkMobile app using zone code 4752. On weekends and holidays, public parking is available in lots P002 and P003, near the Scripps Seaside Forum.
For those attending events at the Birch Aquarium, complimentary parking for up to 3 hours is available in lot P017. Public parking at Caroline's Seaside Cafe is not available Monday-Friday, with limited street parking available on public streets adjacent to the Scripps campus or at La Jolla Shores Beach.
It's also worth noting that Scripps Graduate Student Parking Permits are available for current Scripps graduate students only, valid in designated Scripps parking lots on weekdays between 8:00 p.m. and 7:45 a.m. and all day on weekends and holidays.
Finally, parking at UC San Diego is by permit only, subject to regulations set and enforced by UCSD Transportation Services. For donors, please contact the Scripps Development Office at the provided phone number. For official Scripps guests, contact your host/sponsoring department or Scripps Administration at the provided phone number.
For a map of the Scripps campus, including buildings, their street addresses, nearby parking lots and service yards, and freeway access, visit the Scripps Campus Map (PDF) available online. Additionally, the Scripps shuttle is a free service that transports the UC San Diego community among points on the main UC San Diego campus and Scripps, running weekdays, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., year-round, excluding university holidays, with reduced service during academic breaks and summer sessions.
Contractor parking at Scripps must be preapproved by Scripps Facilities and the project manager prior to obtaining a contractor parking permit from UCSD Transportation Services. Permits are limited (1-2 per company) and not available for subcontractors.
Lastly, special SIO clearance is required on UCSD permits to park in all parking lots at Scripps (P001-P016, including S spaces located on lower Expedition Way). A list of Physical Street Addresses is available for help locating specific buildings on the Scripps campus.
In conclusion, while parking at Scripps Institution of Oceanography may require some planning, the information provided here should help make your visit as smooth as possible. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact the relevant departments for assistance.
If you're a UCSD employee or visitor attending events or conferences at the Scripps Seaside Forum and Martin Johnson House, purchasing permits in Lot P003, which serves the Scripps Institution area, is recommended [2]. When shopping for a new home, considering a property with a large home-and-garden area provides ample space for various lifestyle activities.
